Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

ESPN Radio | September 7, 2025 | Episode: "Hour 1: Petty Bill"

Episode Overview

The new NFL season is here, and Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf kick off "Matt & Myron" (formerly "Matt & Myron" under just a slightly different banner) with their trademark mix of sports insight, humor, and lively banter. This episode dives into the pettiness of Bill Belichick, recaps key college football and NFL matchups, spotlights emerging storylines, and brings in Herm Edwards for classic football wisdom. The hosts blend big-picture takes with entertaining asides, making it a must-listen for sports fans waking up on a Sunday.

Main Theme

Previewing the Start of the NFL Season and Savoring Sports' Pettiest Moments
Matt and Myron celebrate the beginning of a new NFL year, reflect on college football's standout stories, and revel in the drama of off-field pettiness. Petty feuds, on-field controversies, and pivotal games—nothing escapes their radar.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bill Belichick's "Petty" War with the Patriots (01:40-05:25)

Background: Patriots' coaches and scouts banned from UNC practices, Belichick responds in kind.
Belichick Quote:
“Yeah, well, no, it's clear that I'm not welcome there around their facility, and so they're not welcome in ours. Pretty simple.” — Bill Belichick (02:36)
Matt delights in the "pettiness" of Belichick, comparing it to middle school drama.
Myron on Belichick's reaction:
“What is this? You know, middle school? Is weird to hear Bill Belichick talking like that.” (02:58)
Matt analogizes Belichick's behavior: “That would be like me going … if I'm not allowed to walk around the governor's mansion, I don't know why he's allowed to walk around my house. It seems like an odd policy.” (03:15)
Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach, responds more diplomatically, signaling the team will move on (04:19-04:49).

2. College Football Recap and NIL Dynamics (06:03-10:28)

Oklahoma vs. Michigan:
- Oklahoma gets a big win; Bryce Underwood's leadership and sideline spat discussed.
- Myron: “Any true freshman is going to run into, I think, challenges. They're learning how to be a leader. … But I think Oklahoma's quarterback, the John Matea kid, could be really good.” (06:03-06:29)
SEC Narrative Shift:
- Oklahoma’s win boosts the SEC after Alabama's rare loss.
South Florida Upsets Florida and implications for playoff non-power bids.
- Myron: “South Florida kids are the kids who Miami, Florida, Florida State maybe didn't want and they’re still … so many good athletes and then they come out and get the win.” (07:32)
- Incident of player spitting discussed as the game's turning point.
Oregon Crushes Oklahoma State (69-3):
- Coaches and NIL spend discourse.
  - Matt: “Mike Gundy’s a goober. Always been a goober. … All of a sudden he stops giving the money and he’s like, things are very difficult for me here.” (09:33)
  - Myron: “If the money isn’t there, just lie for a little bit. Like, don’t say we don’t have any money to give out.” (10:12)

3. NFL Week 1: Eagles, Cowboys, Super Bowl Hangovers (13:00-18:20)

Game Recap: Eagles overcome early deficit to edge Cowboys; Jalen Hurts impresses.
- Myron: “I thought Jalen Hurts looked really good. … The Cowboys, their margin for error is just a lot smaller than the Eagles is.” (13:21, 14:23)
Jalen Carter Spitting Incident:
- Matt: “The biggest takeaway from the game was obviously the Jalen Carter spitting incident and who could express the most outrage.” (15:08)
- Myron: “Clearly, you cannot spit dude’s face. … It’s because it’s him, though. It’s the Georgia stuff, too.” (15:38-15:44)
CeeDee Lamb Drops: Implications for Cowboys’ investment.
- Matt: “Two of them were right in his hands… That, to me, is worrisome. If you’re the Cowboys, you can’t drop those passes.” (16:01)
Super Bowl Loser’s Curse:
- Matt notes the trend of last year's runner-up struggling, but both teams showed encouraging flashes.

4. Chiefs vs. Chargers: Patrick Mahomes and AFC Dynamics (18:40-22:24)

Chargers’ Big Win: Justin Herbert praised for clutch late-game plays.
- Myron on Herbert: “The thing was he made all those plays, he just wouldn’t make them at the end of games. … And now this week he makes that play.” (21:47)
Mahomes Debate:
- Myron’s hot take: “Patrick Mahomes hasn’t been the best quarterback in the NFL in three years.” (19:21)
- The hosts joust over Mahomes’ (alleged) decline and how close games may catch up to the Chiefs.
AFC West Outlook: Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders all improved—path tougher for Kansas City.

5. Herm Edwards Joins: Coaching Wisdom & League Preview (24:18-35:11)

On Star Players and Big Moments:

Herm: “This is why you pay star players in big moments. This is why they’re stars. And a star player will tell you that that’s their stage.” (25:19)

On Disciplining Jalen Carter:

Herm: “I wouldn’t play him this week, guys. … You ain’t gonna play. I did that. … Stand by me the rest of the game.” (26:23)

Bills vs. Ravens: Key playoff contenders face off.

Herm details how physicality and quarterback duels (Lamar vs. Allen) will define outcome.

Young Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams (29:19-33:00)

Discussion about sophomore slumps, play-calling, and high expectations.
- Herm: “Your second year is always your hardest year.” (30:16)
- On Caleb Williams: “He looked like an entirely different guy … I think he’s going to improve. I really do.” (32:12)

Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh?

Herm’s optimism battles Matt’s skepticism.
- “I think Aaron Rodgers has been humbled the last two seasons, and he goes to a place that has structure. … This is Aaron Rodgers last hurrah. So we’ll see.” (33:31, 34:31)

6. Rapid-fire NFL Game Previews: Giants, Commanders, Rams, Texans (37:30-44:52)

Giants quarterback situation: Russell Wilson’s days already numbered with talk of a “package” for Jackson Dart.
- Matt: “If I’m Russell Wilson, like, I’m already … ask if I can get out of my lease.” (38:12)
- “In this league, everybody’s trying to save their jobs. … I just think we’re going to see Jackson Dart sooner rather than later.” — Myron (38:44)
Commanders’ Sophomore Slump Worries: Jaden Daniels under the microscope as defenses adjust.
Rams vs. Texans:
- Myron: “If Jimmy Garoppolo ends up being a guy who has to play a lot of games, that changes everything for the Rams.” (44:28)
- Stafford’s health is a huge variable.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Belichick:
- “I kind of love the pettiness. Myron, how about you?” — Matt (02:46)
- “Seventh grade. What is this? … Is weird to hear Bill Belichick talking like that.” — Myron (02:58)
On NIL and Coaching:
- “Who promotes that? They don’t pay their players. … If you want to make less than minimum wage, come to Al’s car lot.” — Myron (09:19)
- “Mike Gundy’s a goober. Always been a goober.” — Matt (09:33)
On Jalen Carter’s Spitting Incident:
- “Clearly, you cannot spit dude's face.” — Matt (15:22)
- “It’s because it’s him, though. … It’s selfish. That’s a rare...” — Myron (15:38)
- Herm: “I wouldn’t play him this week. … Stand by me the rest of the game.” (26:23)
On QB Development & Expectations:
- “Your second year is always your hardest year.” — Herm Edwards (30:16)
- “When is Trevor Lawrence going to be the Trevor Lawrence we anticipated he was going to be?” — Herm (29:19)
On Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh:
- “I would rather listen to a grasshopper chirp than listen to him talk.” — Matt (33:09)
- “I think Aaron Rodgers has been humbled… This is his last hurrah. So we’ll see.” — Herm (34:31)

Timestamps for Major Segments

01:40 — Belichick’s feud with the Patriots/UNC
06:03 — Oklahoma/Michigan & college football’s big stories
09:19 — Oregon’s blowout, NIL & Mike Gundy roast
13:00 — Eagles-Cowboys recap, Jalen Carter incident
19:21 — Chiefs-Chargers, Mahomes debate, Herbert’s rise
24:18 — Herm Edwards NFL preview, discipline philosophy
29:19 — Young quarterback discussion: Lawrence, Daniels, Williams
33:09 — Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh debate
37:30 — Giants, Russell Wilson’s fate; Commanders preview
42:22 — Rams vs. Texans, Stafford’s health, CJ Stroud’s arrogance

Tone and Style

Matt and Myron maintain a lighthearted, conversational, and often humorous tone, veering between earnest football breakdowns and sharp-tongued cultural commentary. Herm Edwards injects a coach’s perspective, blending optimism with discipline and experience.

This episode is a perfect blend of football insight, locker-room banter, cultural callouts, and a little bit of pettiness—just the way fans like their Sunday morning sports radio.

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

ESPN Radio | September 7, 2025 | Episode: "Hour 1: Petty Bill"

Episode Overview

Main Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bill Belichick's "Petty" War with the Patriots (01:40-05:25)

Background: Patriots' coaches and scouts banned from UNC practices, Belichick responds in kind.
Belichick Quote:
“Yeah, well, no, it's clear that I'm not welcome there around their facility, and so they're not welcome in ours. Pretty simple.” — Bill Belichick (02:36)
Matt delights in the "pettiness" of Belichick, comparing it to middle school drama.
Myron on Belichick's reaction:
“What is this? You know, middle school? Is weird to hear Bill Belichick talking like that.” (02:58)
Matt analogizes Belichick's behavior: “That would be like me going … if I'm not allowed to walk around the governor's mansion, I don't know why he's allowed to walk around my house. It seems like an odd policy.” (03:15)
Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach, responds more diplomatically, signaling the team will move on (04:19-04:49).

2. College Football Recap and NIL Dynamics (06:03-10:28)

Oklahoma vs. Michigan:
- Oklahoma gets a big win; Bryce Underwood's leadership and sideline spat discussed.
- Myron: “Any true freshman is going to run into, I think, challenges. They're learning how to be a leader. … But I think Oklahoma's quarterback, the John Matea kid, could be really good.” (06:03-06:29)
SEC Narrative Shift:
- Oklahoma’s win boosts the SEC after Alabama's rare loss.
South Florida Upsets Florida and implications for playoff non-power bids.
- Myron: “South Florida kids are the kids who Miami, Florida, Florida State maybe didn't want and they’re still … so many good athletes and then they come out and get the win.” (07:32)
- Incident of player spitting discussed as the game's turning point.
Oregon Crushes Oklahoma State (69-3):
- Coaches and NIL spend discourse.
  - Matt: “Mike Gundy’s a goober. Always been a goober. … All of a sudden he stops giving the money and he’s like, things are very difficult for me here.” (09:33)
  - Myron: “If the money isn’t there, just lie for a little bit. Like, don’t say we don’t have any money to give out.” (10:12)

3. NFL Week 1: Eagles, Cowboys, Super Bowl Hangovers (13:00-18:20)

Game Recap: Eagles overcome early deficit to edge Cowboys; Jalen Hurts impresses.
- Myron: “I thought Jalen Hurts looked really good. … The Cowboys, their margin for error is just a lot smaller than the Eagles is.” (13:21, 14:23)
Jalen Carter Spitting Incident:
- Matt: “The biggest takeaway from the game was obviously the Jalen Carter spitting incident and who could express the most outrage.” (15:08)
- Myron: “Clearly, you cannot spit dude’s face. … It’s because it’s him, though. It’s the Georgia stuff, too.” (15:38-15:44)
CeeDee Lamb Drops: Implications for Cowboys’ investment.
- Matt: “Two of them were right in his hands… That, to me, is worrisome. If you’re the Cowboys, you can’t drop those passes.” (16:01)
Super Bowl Loser’s Curse:
- Matt notes the trend of last year's runner-up struggling, but both teams showed encouraging flashes.

4. Chiefs vs. Chargers: Patrick Mahomes and AFC Dynamics (18:40-22:24)

Chargers’ Big Win: Justin Herbert praised for clutch late-game plays.
- Myron on Herbert: “The thing was he made all those plays, he just wouldn’t make them at the end of games. … And now this week he makes that play.” (21:47)
Mahomes Debate:
- Myron’s hot take: “Patrick Mahomes hasn’t been the best quarterback in the NFL in three years.” (19:21)
- The hosts joust over Mahomes’ (alleged) decline and how close games may catch up to the Chiefs.
AFC West Outlook: Chargers, Broncos, and Raiders all improved—path tougher for Kansas City.

5. Herm Edwards Joins: Coaching Wisdom & League Preview (24:18-35:11)

On Star Players and Big Moments:

Herm: “This is why you pay star players in big moments. This is why they’re stars. And a star player will tell you that that’s their stage.” (25:19)

On Disciplining Jalen Carter:

Herm: “I wouldn’t play him this week, guys. … You ain’t gonna play. I did that. … Stand by me the rest of the game.” (26:23)

Bills vs. Ravens: Key playoff contenders face off.

Herm details how physicality and quarterback duels (Lamar vs. Allen) will define outcome.

Young Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams (29:19-33:00)

Discussion about sophomore slumps, play-calling, and high expectations.
- Herm: “Your second year is always your hardest year.” (30:16)
- On Caleb Williams: “He looked like an entirely different guy … I think he’s going to improve. I really do.” (32:12)

Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh?

Herm’s optimism battles Matt’s skepticism.
- “I think Aaron Rodgers has been humbled the last two seasons, and he goes to a place that has structure. … This is Aaron Rodgers last hurrah. So we’ll see.” (33:31, 34:31)

6. Rapid-fire NFL Game Previews: Giants, Commanders, Rams, Texans (37:30-44:52)

Giants quarterback situation: Russell Wilson’s days already numbered with talk of a “package” for Jackson Dart.
- Matt: “If I’m Russell Wilson, like, I’m already … ask if I can get out of my lease.” (38:12)
- “In this league, everybody’s trying to save their jobs. … I just think we’re going to see Jackson Dart sooner rather than later.” — Myron (38:44)
Commanders’ Sophomore Slump Worries: Jaden Daniels under the microscope as defenses adjust.
Rams vs. Texans:
- Myron: “If Jimmy Garoppolo ends up being a guy who has to play a lot of games, that changes everything for the Rams.” (44:28)
- Stafford’s health is a huge variable.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Belichick:
- “I kind of love the pettiness. Myron, how about you?” — Matt (02:46)
- “Seventh grade. What is this? … Is weird to hear Bill Belichick talking like that.” — Myron (02:58)
On NIL and Coaching:
- “Who promotes that? They don’t pay their players. … If you want to make less than minimum wage, come to Al’s car lot.” — Myron (09:19)
- “Mike Gundy’s a goober. Always been a goober.” — Matt (09:33)
On Jalen Carter’s Spitting Incident:
- “Clearly, you cannot spit dude's face.” — Matt (15:22)
- “It’s because it’s him, though. … It’s selfish. That’s a rare...” — Myron (15:38)
- Herm: “I wouldn’t play him this week. … Stand by me the rest of the game.” (26:23)
On QB Development & Expectations:
- “Your second year is always your hardest year.” — Herm Edwards (30:16)
- “When is Trevor Lawrence going to be the Trevor Lawrence we anticipated he was going to be?” — Herm (29:19)
On Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh:
- “I would rather listen to a grasshopper chirp than listen to him talk.” — Matt (33:09)
- “I think Aaron Rodgers has been humbled… This is his last hurrah. So we’ll see.” — Herm (34:31)

Timestamps for Major Segments

01:40 — Belichick’s feud with the Patriots/UNC
06:03 — Oklahoma/Michigan & college football’s big stories
09:19 — Oregon’s blowout, NIL & Mike Gundy roast
13:00 — Eagles-Cowboys recap, Jalen Carter incident
19:21 — Chiefs-Chargers, Mahomes debate, Herbert’s rise
24:18 — Herm Edwards NFL preview, discipline philosophy
29:19 — Young quarterback discussion: Lawrence, Daniels, Williams
33:09 — Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh debate
37:30 — Giants, Russell Wilson’s fate; Commanders preview
42:22 — Rams vs. Texans, Stafford’s health, CJ Stroud’s arrogance

Tone and Style

This episode is a perfect blend of football insight, locker-room banter, cultural callouts, and a little bit of pettiness—just the way fans like their Sunday morning sports radio.

Hour 1: Petty Bill

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Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Main Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bill Belichick's "Petty" War with the Patriots (01:40-05:25)

2. College Football Recap and NIL Dynamics (06:03-10:28)

3. NFL Week 1: Eagles, Cowboys, Super Bowl Hangovers (13:00-18:20)

4. Chiefs vs. Chargers: Patrick Mahomes and AFC Dynamics (18:40-22:24)

5. Herm Edwards Joins: Coaching Wisdom & League Preview (24:18-35:11)

On Star Players and Big Moments:

On Disciplining Jalen Carter:

Bills vs. Ravens: Key playoff contenders face off.

Young Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams (29:19-33:00)

Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh?

6. Rapid-fire NFL Game Previews: Giants, Commanders, Rams, Texans (37:30-44:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Major Segments

Tone and Style

Summary

Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode Overview

Main Theme

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bill Belichick's "Petty" War with the Patriots (01:40-05:25)

2. College Football Recap and NIL Dynamics (06:03-10:28)

3. NFL Week 1: Eagles, Cowboys, Super Bowl Hangovers (13:00-18:20)

4. Chiefs vs. Chargers: Patrick Mahomes and AFC Dynamics (18:40-22:24)

5. Herm Edwards Joins: Coaching Wisdom & League Preview (24:18-35:11)

On Star Players and Big Moments:

On Disciplining Jalen Carter:

Bills vs. Ravens: Key playoff contenders face off.

Young Quarterbacks: Jaden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams (29:19-33:00)

Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh?

6. Rapid-fire NFL Game Previews: Giants, Commanders, Rams, Texans (37:30-44:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Major Segments

Tone and Style